Whether you are a college-student, retiree, or anyone looking to give back to your community, Girl Scouts of Colorado has an exciting, new volunteer opportunity for you — from the comfort of your home! Start your volunteer experience from home as a volunteer helping girls in our virtual troop program! Virtual troops meet six times  online and each meeting lasts 30 minutes to an hour. The meetings can be one to two times per week for three to six weeks. Volunteers would work alongside a Girl Scout staff person to lead girls through fun and creative activities during 30 minutes to an hour-long meeting, one to two times a week. The goal of the virtual troop program is to help transition participating family members into a troop leadership role. If you think this sounds like a fun opportunity to give back to girls in your community, join us for an upcoming new volunteer chat!  This chat is geared toward new and interested volunteers to Girl Scouts of Colorado, living in the Denver metro or Western Slope areas, as a way to learn more about our volunteering from home opportunity. During this online event, you will learn what our volunteering from home program looks like, what it means to be a part of a virtual troop and to be a virtual volunteer, and all the fun and exciting opportunities you can bring girls in your community through our virtual troop program! At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we believe in giving girls the tools to empower themselves to take action, advocate for themselves and their communities, and to create the future they want to see. By volunteering to be a positive adult role model in girls’ lives, you can make a lasting impact. Join today! *Denver-area Chats are hosted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are online events. You will receive a Zoom link upon registration. Please email Emily Corson (emily.corson@gscolorado.org) or Ellie Busch (ellie.busch@gscolorado.org) to RSVP or for additional questions. Western Slope chats are scheduled: Sept. 2  Sept. 9 Sept. 16 #VolunteerNews #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #recruitment #GirlScoutsatHome #volunteerrecruitment

Join Girl Scouts of Colorado on June 25, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. for Daisy Storytime as we celebrate women breaking barriers in the workplace. We will start off our adventure with “Bessie, Queen of the Sky” written by Andrea Doshi and Jimena Durán from Queen Girls Publications. This incredible story is based on the life of the first-ever Black woman to be a pilot, Bessie Coleman. Everyone told Bessie that she could never be a pilot, but she did not let the limitations of others keep her from following her dreams. Come be inspired by other girls who are the queens of their stories. Even dress like a queen if you wish! Register here: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2020/summer_storytime_eng.html Girl Scouts of Colorado is excited to pair up with Queen Girls Publications this summer. Their books celebrate the remarkable stories of real women told as fairy tales. They are offering Girl Scouts 40% off their books with promo code: girlscouts2020. We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #Bessie #QueenoftheSky #GirlScoutsatHome #DaisyStorytime

What do Starburst and Geology have in common? Find out by watching this video with Mad Scientist Hobbes from Tomahawk Ranch! Starburst Rock Cycle Transcript We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GirlScoutingatHome #geology #STEM #StarburstRockCycle #GirlScoutsatHome #GirlScoutCamp #Starburst #TomahawkRanch #camp #TomahawkRanchCamp #TomahawkRanchGirlScoutCamp

GSCO Media Star Maddie in Grand Junction earned the Healthy at Home patch! She made this video to tell you how she did it. Healthy at Home Transcript We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GrandJunction #GirlScoutsatHome #HealthyatHomePatch #HealthyatHome #WesternColorado #patch

Watch this video and learn knife safety with Tomahawk Ranch Camp Director Obi Joe! Knife Safety Transcript We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #ObiJoe #GirlScoutingatHome #GirlScoutsatHome #GirlScoutCamp #TomahawkRanch #camp #TomahawkRanchCamp #outdoorskills

Connect with The North Face’s top high adventure athletes to learn how they have stayed mentally and physically strong during Stay at Home orders. As you begin to head back outdoors, learn tips and tricks from these leaders on how to do so responsibly. Adventurous Girl Scouts will facilitate a conversation with The North Face’s high adventure athletes. Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors: June 24, 2020 at 2 p.m. MDT Register now: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1333523&tp_key=c13f024647&sti=exec_essentials Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors: June 24, 2020 at 3 p.m. MDT Register now: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1333539&tp_key=bdf491e348&sti=exec_essentials These sessions are hosted by GSUSA. We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GirlScoutsoftheUSA #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #GSUSA #AwesomeGirls #Communitypartnerships #GirlScoutsatHome #communitypartners #TheNorthFace

“Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day.  It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience.  It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities as nothing is more comforting than the hand of a friend.” – Juneteenth.com What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is June 19 and the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. In 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news the war had ended and the enslaved were now free. This was two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, but the arrival of General Granger’s regiment was finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. The army announced more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free by executive decree. Watch: What is Juneteenth and why is it so important? How to celebrate Juneteenth Juneteenth can be considered our country’s second Independence Day. It is not a day to take off, rather it is a day to ‘take on’ and spend time learning about the history, liberation, resilience, and fortitude of Black Americans. Historically in Colorado, the Five Points neighborhood in Denver holds a celebration, but due to COVID-19 restrictions it is not occurring this year. Learn about the history of this celebration here. Educate and Discuss- Set some time aside during the day, whether at a mealtime or gathering of friends, to acknowledge Juneteenth and its history. Reflect on the struggles of Black Americans and make a pledge to use your own position of power to continue to make changes towards a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society. Display Your Celebration- Create a yard sign, decorate your doors or windows, or wear a button to encourage others to celebrate Juneteenth. By displaying your celebration publicly, you are bringing awareness to others. Join in a celebration- There are a lot of celebrations happening, both virtually and in-person. Please check in on live streams before joining with your child to make sure you are comfortable with the content currently being streamed. Here are just a few to check out: Thursday, June 18 7 p.m. MT. Juneteenth Music Festival Live Stream Friday, June 19 1:45 – 4 p.m. A Juneteenth Celebration of BIPOC Voices (in person and livestream) Friday, June 19 1:30 – 4 p.m. Lift Your Voice: A Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Saturday, June 20 2  – 8 p.m. We Live: Juneteenth Celebration at Denver’s Civic Center Park Check out the Black Lives Matter mural painted on Broadway near the Colorado Capitol in Denver. Learn how Girl Scouts is taking action against racism. Show your support and sign GSUSA’s online pledge. Want to learn more? Check out Juneteenth.com #Juneteenth

Únase en este día para platicar acerca de todo lo que tiene que ver con Girl Scouts. Hablaremos de temas como: dar oportunidades a nuestras hijas de STEM, arte, prepararlas para el colegio, y ¡mucho más! También hablaremos de los retos que enfrentamos al ser sus guías en este mundo, como animarlas, como animarnos a nosotras mismas, y como podemos usar los recursos de Girl Scouts para salir adelante. Invite a sus amigas, primas, tías, hijas, y a la familia a participar. No necesitan que ser miembros de girl scouts para unirse as esta platica. Simplemente queremos ver a nuestra comunidad unida en este tiempo de la pandemia del coronavirus. Registrase y un día antes de la platica les mandare el enlace de Zoom para que puedan participar. Si tiene preguntas o quieren platicar un poco más antes de esta fecha por favor llame a Korina Padilla al 303-607-4813 o mande un correo electrónico a: Korina.Padilla@gscolorado.org We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #CouncilNews #GSCOevents #recruitment

Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to join Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for a special online series. About this Event Have you ever found yourself wondering how you can make the world a better place? Do you want to raise awareness and learn how to advocate on behalf of gender equality? This series is a wonderful place to start. Fourteen Girl Scouts from across the country devised a six-part virtual series covering the most pressing issues facing girls today. Topics include: Girls’ Access to Education, Girls in Leadership, Girls in STEM, and Gender-Based Violence. You’ll learn about what’s happening around the world and how we can make a difference here in the United States. Each year, Girl Scouts of all levels can earn the Girl Scout Global Action award. This award connects the WAGGGS sisterhood by helping girls work together to make a difference on issues that affect girls and women all over the world. It’s an official national award, so you can wear it on the front of your vest or sash, just like a badge. This series has a $25 registration fee and will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 2 – 4 p.m. MDT. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email with details of the activities and what you will earn. Dates of the events Six consecutive Tuesdays: June 30, July 7, July 14 , July 21, July 28, August 4 Open to registered  Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-gender-equality-series-an-online-event-tickets-109041815004 Girl Scout participants will: Experience girl-led content, planned and executed by fourteen Girl Scouts from all over the USA; meet other Girl Scout sisters; and join in lively discussion and activities with their new Girl Scout friends! Earn the 2020 Global Action Award, and receive your award by mail, included in cost of registration. Progress toward badges: Senior – Women’s Health, Ambassador- Public Policy. Progress toward Journeys: Senior Girltopia or Mission Sisterhood, Ambassador – Your Voice, Your World Gain a deeper understanding of issues addressed by the Commission on the Status of Women, and take a deep dive into the 17 Sustainable Development Goals identified by the United Nations: Access To Education: For girls in some parts of the world, education opportunities can be especially limited. Only 66 percent of countries have achieved gender parity in primary education. In our session, participants will discuss how to make that change. Gender-Based Violence: Globally, an adolescent girl dies every 10 minutes as a direct result of violence. Girls around the world are targets of gender-based violence, which impacts their physical, emotional, and mental well-being throughout their lives. During this group session, we will discuss how we can help to change the drastic violence that affects girls every day. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): Only 30 percent of all female students select STEM-related fields in higher education. In this group session, girls will participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)-related activities that will educate them about the importance of universal STEM skills and to empower them to discover opportunities in STEM-related fields. Leadership: Globally only 24.5 percent of parliamentarians are female. In this group session, girls will discuss historical female leaders and explore the barriers girls and women face reaching decision making roles. Each girl will then utilize her newly developed skills to become an influential girl leader within their own community. Girls will work together to complete a Take Action project that will help to make their communities, and the world, a better place! (Check with your council and see if your participation in a Take Action project can be applied toward Journey or Highest Award requirements) Parents please note: As a part of the registration process, you will be asked to grant your daughter/ward’s participation in conversations which could include sensitive issues. Please read this information thoroughly so that you can make an informed decision on registration. We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GirlScoutsoftheUSA #GlobalGirlScouts #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #GSUSA #GirlScoutsatHome #GlobalGenderEqualitySeries

Ready for some wonderful and diverse storytimes that you can enjoy this summer? Starting June 18, 2020, Girl Scouts of Colorado will be having weekly storytimes offered in English, Spanish, and bilingual formats. We are so excited to bring you inspiring and creative stories filled with wonderful characters whom you will cherish. This storytime is open to current Girl Scouts and non-members. Spread the word and join in the fun! Register online! https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=Storytime+SEries ¿Lista para un tiempo de cuentos maravillosos y diversas que puede disfrutar este verano? Empezando el 18 de junio se ofrecerá un tiempo de cuentos cada semana en formatos de inglés, español, y bilingües. Estamos muy emocionados en traerle historias que inspiran y son creativas llenos de personajes maravillosos que atesoraran. Este tiempo de cuentos está disponible a Girl Scouts y también a niñas que todavía no son miembros. ¡Difunda la palabra y únete a la diversión! ¡Regístrate en línea! https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=Storytime+SEries We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #GirlScoutsatHome #Storytime #CouncilNews

We know it’s been a strange and difficult spring as we’ve all had to shelter in place. But we have watched you demonstrate amazing leadership skills and innovation by continuing the provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for your Girl Scouts! We are grateful to have such great volunteers. Beginning July 1, 2020, Girl Scouts of Colorado is allowing small groups to begin meeting in-person as long as social distancing and safety requirements are met. Please read through the guidelines and chat with your troop families to see how this could work for your troop. It’s important to consider the concerns of all families so that no one feels excluded. We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #CouncilNews #COVID19

Submitted by Genesis R., Girl Scout Gold Award candidate Metro Denver Arvada [Details and forms available in Spanish and English. Detalles y formularios disponibles en español e inglés.] Have an empty spot on your calendar on June 27, 2020 from 9-11:30 a.m.? Do you have a second-fifth grader interested in learning more about STEM? Come join us for a Virtual STEM Event! This event was created as part of a Gold Award project aimed to get more girls from Latinx and Hispanic communities involved in STEM. Did you know that in 2015/2016, Latinas only represented 3.8% of STEM Bachelor’s Degrees across the United States? (“Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Quick Take.” Catalyst, 14 June 2019, www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/) We will be talking about what STEM is, the impact and benefits of it, and doing some hands-on activities. If you are interested, please have a caregiver fill out the sign-up form with the attendee. Registration closes on June 20 at 11:59 p.m. (MDT) or when we have reached our capacity. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCI3Nfo6-PNrTJCItsErTcl-HvDLCpbX9mjEnumEbalh2WnQ/viewform?usp=pp_url Calling all PAI’s and PA’s! Do you want a chance to practice your leadership skills? We’re looking for PAI’s and PA’s to help lead our camp. PAI’s can complete three out of six activities towards their PA pins. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a form below. We will be accepting entries until June 17 at 11:59 p.m. (MDT). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfJx4GEB0_EUHpRqT25eR0nDQ5UsbZf2sj2EORtBeuDH_C_A/viewform?usp=pp_url We will be hosting this event through Zoom. A few days prior to June 27, we will send a reminder email, and the link to join. Capacity will be limited, so sign up soon! In addition, we would appreciate you filling out the survey below before attending the camp! If you would like to reach out to us, please feel free to email latingirlsandthefuture2020@gmail.com. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVGLETizobVL2_k8zl1gQaeC-j2oDJdsQN0R50S9vPcPwk8Q/viewform?usp=pp_url ¿Tiene un lugar vacío en su calendario para el 27 de Junio de 9 a 11:30 AM? ¿Tiene un alumno de segundo a quinto grado interesado en aprender más sobre STEM? ¡Únete con nosotros para un evento virtual de día STEM! Este evento fue creado como parte de un proyecto del Reconocimiento de Oro destinado a involucrar a más niñas de comunidades Latinas y Hispanas en STEM. ¿Sabía que en 2015/2016, las Latinas solo representaban 3.8% de los títulos de licenciatura de STEM en los Estados Unidos? (“Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Quick Take”. Catalyst, 14 de junio de 2019, www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/) Hablaremos sobre qué es STEM, el impacto y los beneficios, y haremos algunas actividades prácticas. Si está interesado, pídale a un guardián legal que complete el formulario de registro con el asistente. (Solo necesita completar 1 de los formularios a continuación). La inscripción cierra el 20 de Junio a las 11:59 p.m. (MDT). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEeVZKy9aQoXn8NR7FSBw6QYaHjbfudpTEvrLF2PyPC-8OIg/viewform?usp=pp_url PAI y PA ¡Llamando a todos los PAI’s y PA’s! ¿Quieres una oportunidad para practicar tus habilidades de liderazgo? Estamos buscando PAI’s y PA’s para ayudar a dirigir nuestro campamento. Los PAI’s pueden completar 3 de 6 actividades para sus pines de PA. Si está interesado en ser voluntario, complete los formularios a continuación. Aceptaremos entradas hasta el 17 de Junio a las 11:59 p.m. (MDT). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEeVZKy9aQoXn8NR7FSBw6QYaHjbfudpTEvrLF2PyPC-8OIg/viewform?usp=pp_url Organizaremos este evento a través de Zoom. Unos días antes del 27 de Junio, le enviaremos un correo electrónico recordatorio y el enlace para unirse. La capacidad será limitada, ¡así que regístrese pronto! Además, le agradeceríamos que complete la encuesta a continuación antes de asistir al campamento. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros, no dude en enviarnos un correo electrónico a latingirlsandthefuture2020@gmail.com. ¡Gracias! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVGLETizobVL2_k8zl1gQaeC-j2oDJdsQN0R50S9vPcPwk8Q/viewform?usp=pp_url Download PDF Flyer We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #GoldAward #Arvada #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #STEM #MetroDever #LatinX #GirlScoutsatHome #GirlScoutGoldAward #GirlScoutGoldAwardcandidate